I-10 reopens in Avondale after deadly crash involving a pedestrian
AVONDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Interstate 10 has reopened in Avondale after a deadly crash late Monday night. At least two cars were involved in a crash near the Dysart Road exit around 10:20 p.m. The Arizona Department of Public Safety has since confirmed that a pedestrian was killed as...
Fazoli’s Opens Fourth Restaurant in Phoenix Area
February 18, 2026 // Franchising.com // LOS ANGELES – Fazoli’s officially announces the opening of its fourth restaurant in the greater Phoenix area. The all-new drive-thru restaurant features all the fan-favorites, including classics such as Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Baked Spaghetti with Meatballs, and its beloved...
Suspect at large after shooting in north Phoenix leaves man with life-threatening injuries
PHOENIX – The suspect is at large after a man was seriously injured in an overnight shooting in north Phoenix, authorities said. Officers responded to a 911 call about a threat in the area of 25th Place and Larkspur Drive, near 24th Street and Cactus Road, around 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Phoenix Police...
Family of Phoenix man mistakenly killed by police files a $25 million notice of...
The family of a man mistakenly shot and killed by Phoenix police last month has filed a $25 million notice of claim against the city and officer. Filing a notice of claim is a required step before launching a lawsuit. The claim in question stems from a January emergency call...
SpaceX rocket launch should be visible in Phoenix this weekend
Arizonans who missed the recent SpaceX launch last weekend are getting another chance to watch some skyrockets in flight. SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from southern California to deliver more Starlink internet satellites into low-Earth orbit late in the early hours of Saturday morning, and there’s...
Rollover crash reported on Interstate 10 in West Valley
AVONDALE, Ariz. — A collision on Interstate 10 resulted in a vehicle rolling over on the freeway Wednesday morning. The incident was reported in the freeway's eastbound lanes in the area of 99th Avenue in Avondale. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said the crash involved two vehicles and...
Sandbox VR will open first Arizona venue in spring
Sandbox VR, the world’s premier venue for virtual reality experiences, is expanding to Arizona with plans to open its first Valley location this spring with additional venues planned across the state over the next year. The expansion will be led by franchisees Andrew Perkinson and Tylor Hardy, childhood friends and...
Viral 1-star review of The Tamale Store in Phoenix revealed to be a marketing...
PHOENIX – Did you see that viral one-star review of a Phoenix Mexican restaurant from a woman who didn’t know how to eat tamales?. Spoiler alert: It turned out to be a wildly successful marketing stunt by The Tamale Store. The meme originated on Jan. 29, when the...
Man accused of killing teen he met online in Tolleson extradited to Arizona
TOLLESON, AZ (AZFamily) — The suspect in the murder of a young woman in the West Valley is back in Arizona to face charges. Randal Basilio Santillan, 27, was extradited from a Mississippi jail to Maricopa County in connection with the death of 18-year-old Yessenia Gabriella Norman. Norman was...
Next winter storm arrives in Arizona on First Alert Weather Day
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Today is a First Alert Weather Day as the latest in a series of winter storms arrives in Arizona. In the Valley, morning temperatures in the 40s will struggle to climb above the low 60s this afternoon. Those temperatures will feel even colder as strong winds arrive today as well. Look for...

















